Lauren White, RCS Editor
Roofers take field trips too!
By Lauren White. We took a trip to explore the roofing community in our own backyard. We take planes, trains and automobiles to travel the country for tradeshows, annual meetings, customer visits and grand openings. And we decided it was time to take a field trip in our own backyard ...
Got Skills? These students sure do!
By Lauren White. SkillsUSA 2024 proved that the world is in skilled hands with the next generation of tradespeople entering the workforce. 6,647 students. 115 national competitions. Over 200 SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. 1.79 million square feet of competition area. Welcome to SkillsUSA 2024! Having trained, studied and competed all year, the best ...
Exploring our nation’s capital one memorial at a time
We walked up, down and around Washington, D.C. learning about its architecture, restoration and the people and wars that built our nation. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the 2024 architectural tour after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started ...
Our roofing Super Bowl
240 roofers descended on Capitol Hill today to advocate for three key issues that affect our industry. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started off the day with an intro from Representative Lisa McClain from Michigan. ...
RCS Representing at Roofing Day 2024
The Coffee Shop Crew is five members strong at the 2024 Roofing Day in D.C. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the prep day for Roofing Day 2024. Karen Edwards: We just finished day one of roofing day. It ...
Lose the hot pockets, balance your ventilation!
By Lauren White. Air Vent’s Ask the Experts seminar drew a full house of industry professionals eager to learn about balanced ventilation systems in Oregon. Good morning from Portland, Oregon! On this classic rainy spring day in PDX, an army of roofing trucks filled with tools and ladders brought over 130 ...
Don’t miss these building clinics at IRE
By Lauren White. Building clinics are your chance to see live demos from industry experts about metal roofing, exteriors, single-ply roofing and more! We are just days away from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2024! As you’re planning your time on the tradeshow floor, make sure you schedule time to ...
When Roof Pipe Collars Need to be Replaced
By Lauren White. When an old pipe collar is failing, follow these tips from the experts at Wil-Mar for successful replacement. Pipe collars help prevent leaks when placed around roof vent pipes. Unfortunately, they do not last forever and sometimes begin to deteriorate over time. When this happens, there are ...
Hip Hip Hooray for the 2023 Trends Survey!
By Lauren White. Calling all roofing professionals! We need YOUR input to tell us what’s trending in roofing. It’s true, the 2023 RoofersCoffeeShop® Trends Survey is OPEN! For the sixth year, the survey asks contractors to report on topics regarding current business issues, training and technology needs, as well as ...
What You Should do When It’s Time to Replace a Pipe Collar
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter The pipe collar pros at Wil-Mar give three handy tips for replacing your pipe collars. Often overlooked, the roof vent pipes are essential for the plumbing and ventilation of any building. What’s just as important as the pipes themselves, are the pipe collars that ...
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